Solid Waste Operations Certificate
132 Hours / Self-paced
LANDFILL OPERATIONS
Course description: Using the Internet those taking this course will gain a vast
array of knowledge concerning the many aspects of landfill operations. This
course provides eight foundation blocks for the operator with units on waste
decomposition, geology & hydrology, engineering, surveying, landfill design,
landfill construction, landfill operations, and regulations. This class will
meet or exceed most state requirements for the educational components of
certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals.
Outline
1. Waste
Decomposition
2. Geology &
Hydrology
3. Engineering
4. Surveying
5. Landfill Design
& Construction
6. Landfill
Operations & Regulations
COMPOSTING OPERATIONS
Course description: Composting is the controlled process of organic degradation
or waste decomposition. This web-based course will provide those taking the
class with knowledge in the process of waste decomposition, an array of
microorganisms and invertebrates consume the organics and convert them to humus.
In the truest sense, solid waste composting is actually microbe farming, and
like any type of farming, success has a lot to do with the farmer knowing how to
make what he is raising thrive and grow. This class will meet or exceed most
state requirements for the educational components of certification and/or
licensing required for solid waste professionals.
Outline
1. Science of
Composting
2. Composting
Process
3. Feedstock &
Technologies
4. Quality &
Classification
5. Facility
Development
6. Environmental
Concerns & Controls
7. Employee
Responsibilities
8. State Programs
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Course description: This
Internet-assisted class is an 18-hour Moderate Risk awareness course for those
in the solid waste field at landfills, recycling centers, and household
hazardous waste facilities. Eighteen hours of the course are delivered over the
Internet and can be taken anytime anywhere. The course includes online text,
interactive exercises, web links, self-grading quizzes, final exam, and job
specific hands-on training.
Outline
1. Regulations
Overview
2. Hazard
Communication Standard
3. Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS)
4. Toxicology
5. Operational and
Safety Hazards
6. Hazard
Identification
7. Respiratory
Protection and PPE
8. Decontamination
9. Waste Management
10. Emergency
Procedures
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION
This course is designed to familiarize you with the DOT hazard
communication system related safety and security issues. It will help you
understand the labels, placards, shipping papers, and markings associated with
the transportation of hazardous material. You will learn how to read the
Hazardous Material Table and the 2000 Emergency Response Guidebook. The course
includes labeling exercises, form completions, and self-tests. Students can
access the DOT Regulations and the CFR through online links.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel® Pentium® 166 MHz processor or greater
64 MB RAM minimum, 128 MB recommended
Minimum video resolution of 800x600, with 16-bit color
Internet Connection
Connection speed of 40 Kbps minimum, 56 Kbps recommended
Windows® 95, 98, 2000, NT or XP
Valid Email address
Supported browser versions: Internet Explorer (5x - 6x), Netscape Communicator
4.7 - 7.2
Allow cookies
All materials online no textbooks required